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James Metts

Case from Libby, MT dated Nov 12, 2016

Victim Details

James Metts

Male

White / Caucasian

Libby

MT

2016-11-12

56

James

Metts

Accidental

06/25/2026

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In the small community of Libby, Montana, the life of James Metts, a 56-year-old male, came to a sudden and tragic end on November 12, 2016. What was meant to be an ordinary day turned into one of sorrow when a revolver he was handling accidentally discharged. The incident claimed his life, sending a ripple of shock and grief through the close-knit town.

Details surrounding the event point to a heartbreaking accident rather than a malicious act. Investigations into his death concluded tha ...
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  • missoulian.com: Accidental discharge of revolver claims life of Libby man
  • The Billings Gazette: Libby man dies after revolver accidentally discharges
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